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      Oscar-Winning Actress Geena Davis from page 1      group of talented and dedicated group of ambassadors   to provide respite to those receiving a devastating cancer
                                                         and philanthropy guys.                            diagnosis. As a 501(c)(3) formed in 2003, the organization has
      and the subsequent bills they acquire during the treatment     This special luncheon was dedicated to Kitty   helped thousands of cancer patients and their families who live
      and recovery process.                              Silverstein who worked tirelessly to support CAHH even   and/or receive treatment in Palm Beach County and dispersed
        The chairs were supported by the Cancer Alliance   while battling her own diagnosis. Kitty passed away in   over $4 million. Cancer Alliance of Help and Hope focuses
      Chairwomen’s Leadership Group, a distinguished group   November 2019 after her courageous 12-year battle of   on assisting patients with their ordinary living expenses such
      of accomplished individuals who joined forces to support   this dreadful disease.                    as rent and mortgage, utilities, auto and health insurance, car
      the mission of Cancer Alliance of Help and Hope in     Sponsors of the 2020 Shop The Day Away Luncheon   payments, food and other basic necessities.
      supporting local cancer patients in their time of need.   included: Kirna Zabete; Jewelmer; LaunchPad; Olivia     For more information, please visit www.CAHH.org or call
      Grand Benefactor: Gloria Herman; Grand Honorary    Preckel; Palm Beach Media Group; and OTG l 247. Table   (561) 748-7227.
      Chairs: Janet Levy and Barbara Zand; Honorary Chairs:   gifts courtesy of Stefano Laviano and Indigo.                               Photos by Capehart
      Sheila Buchbinder, M.D., Rebecca Doane and the late   About The Cancer Alliance Of Help And Hope Inc.
      Margaret  Warnock; International Chair: Ari Rifkin;   Organization
      Fashion Chairs: Sharon Apple, Erin McGould and       The Cancer Alliance of Help and Hope Inc., based in Palm
      Soula Rifkin;  Vice-Chairs: Sherry  Walker Borchert,   Beach, Fla., is a charitable organization dedicated to improving
      Elizabeth Bowden, Gail Corder, Arlette Gordon, Adriana   the quality of life of local children, women and men and their
      Luchechko, Cynthia Martin, Lois Pope, Jacqui Michel and   families, who are touched by cancer, by providing need-based
      Terri Schottenstein. In addition to the leadership team,   financial assistance, information resources and access to
      the luncheon was very fortunate to be supported by a   services and support groups in our community. CAHH seeks







                                                                                                           Erin McGould and Sharon   Katie Vecellio and Rebecca
                                                                                                           Apple                   Doane








                                                         Terri Schottenstein and  Barbara Zand and Sheila
      Soula Rifkin and Janet Levy Cameron Neth and Ari Rifkin  Sherry Walker Borchert  Buchbinder

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